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DARK SECRETS: 16 | Vintage Vibes

What is thunderstorm asthma, and what causes it?

The issue was first reported in 1983 and has returned to the fore after the Met Office predicted thundery weather

Evening Standard

'Don't vape': teen's warning after attack that almost killed him

'He didn't have the lung strength and health to fight the virus.'

Newcastle Herald

Hay fever warning as Met Office says climate change could be making it worse

Warmer temperatures and more sunshine linked to increased severity of some pollen types, as allergies hit all-time high

The Independent UK

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Why hay fever is so bad in the UK right now – and why thunderstorms make things worse for people with allergies and asthma

The UK is in the grip of a particularly bad period for hay fever, with people across the nation experiencing a relentless onslaught of sneezing, itchy eyes and nasal congestion. Visits to the NHS hay fever advice page have increased by 252% since the beginning of May, signifying the magnitude…

The Conversation

Mapped: Pollen in your area as hay fever sufferers warned of deadly surge

A charity has warned high pollen levels could be dangerous to asthma and COPD sufferers

The Independent UK

Hospital patients at 'serious risk' as heatwave hits during doctors strikes

NHS England issued a statement asking people to check on elderly friends and relatives and warning people with conditions such as asthma are at increased risk

Daily Mirror

Five little-known hay fever symptoms as pollen levels skyrocket during heatwave

As the number of Brits seeking hay fever advice has tripled in recent weeks, one pharmacists is warning people to watch out for unusual signs as you could be suffering without realising

Daily Mirror

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Pollen in your area as hay fever sufferers warned of deadly surge

A charity has warned high pollen levels could be dangerous to asthma and COPD sufferers

The Independent UK

Study reveals blocking immune system 'messenger' might treat severe asthma

Asthma is more hazardous than many people realise. Asthma kills over ten Americans every day, and the condition causes approximately 439,000 hospitalisations and 1.3 million emergency department visits each year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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London GPs with most asthma cases are in boroughs not covered by Ulez

Research found that 24 out of the 30 GP surgeries with the highest rate of asthma prevalence are in outer London

Evening Standard

What is 'thunder fever' as summer storms could trigger symptoms in asthma sufferers

Sudden changes in the weather during hayfever season could be bad news for anyone with asthma, as they could see their condition worsen.

Daily Record

Dad thought his shortness of breath was just an asthma attack - but it was something much more deadly

Alex Roth is a super fit dad who would run five to seven times a week

Manchester Evening News

Watch: Bus driver granted bail, Housing crisis, Gallagher under fire, Asthma cure

Watch: The driver of the bus that crashed on Sunday night, killing 10 people and injuring more than 20, has been granted bail. The body of a 67-year-old

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The Independent UK

Mapped: Pollen in your area as hay fever sufferers warned of deadly surge

A charity has warned high pollen levels could be dangerous to asthma and COPD sufferers

The Guardian - AU

Smoke in the air as Australia’s fire crews prepare for the return of El Niño

Climate change has lengthened fire seasons and limited chances for hazard reduction burns, leaving authorities racing the clock before risky weather hits

The Hindu

Thousands throng for fish ‘prasadam’

With fish prasadam distribution resuming after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, thousands thronged to get the traditional herbal preparation that is believed to give relief to persons suffering from asthma and other respiratory illnesses

Salon

Failure in New York's air quality crisis

"It’s been a lackluster, underwhelming, frankly problematic response."

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Daily Record

PIP provides up to £691 each month for thousands of people with these 24 respiratory conditions

More than 136,700 people are receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payments for conditions including severe asthma and pneumonia.

Wales Online

Boy, 5, taken to A&E 26 times in his life due to 'air pollution'

Max's mum Rosa Appleby Alis says a trip to Wales saw his breathing improve immeasurably

Evening Standard

Outer London’s worst asthma hotspots revealed as mother tells of impact on 5-year-old son

6 of the top 10 GP surgeries with the highest asthma rates were near polluted roads, according to Asthma + Lung UK

ABC News

Older brothers and sisters could help build babies' defence against allergies, findings suggest

For more than three decades, researchers have known that children from larger families are less likely to develop allergic disease, but the potential reason for that remained a mystery.

Daily Mirror

'Cutting air pollution is vital in the battle to save lives - expanding ULEZ is right'

Sadiq Khan reveals how his adult-onset asthma and the tragic death of Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah have added to his determination to cut harmful vehicle emissions and allow people to breathe cleaner air

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland urged to follow Wales in banning smoking outside school gates

“We need to stop normalising smoking around children and protect their still developing lungs from breathing in harmful second-hand smoke.”

Wales Online

Dad who thought he was having an asthma attack suffered from silent heart attack

Alex Roth, 56, underwent open heart surgery in May 2022 after doctors discovered the heart defect

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